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Head of Kindergarten 44k-60k/month in Suzhou

Full-time at WICOS in Suzhou

In depth knowledge of child development and early years education for the 3-6 years age range

Knowledge and understand of approaches to bilingual education and learning e.g. early immersion

Knowledge of child centred, play based pedagogy
Knowledge of relevant research documents.
Recent management / leadership experience in an early years context (3-6 years)
Experience of successfully working as a teacher in a variety of contexts, including some early years experience
Experience of managing and appraising staff
experience of the management of resources, including human, and having regard to financial resources
Ability to assimilate new initiatives and approaches and interpret information.
Ability to negotiate targets, monitor their delivery and evaluate practice
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to lead and contribute to workforce development
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines,
Ability to determine priorities and delegate where necessary
Proven ability to :
listen to and respect the views of others
state own ideas clearly and objectively
challenge when appropriate
ask for and act upon advice
support colleagues
Has demonstrable skills in planning for effective delivery
Able to evidence successful practice in assuring quality of delivery and practice
English spoken language skills

ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Be clear in your language and communication with others
Build open and honest relationships using language appropriate to the development of the child and the family culture and background
Ensure effective partnership working with parents built on mutual respect
Provide written reports that are clear and concise
Promote the International Curriculum and support the key principles and policies of the programme
Ensure effective planning, Learning and Teaching, assessment and recording throughout the Kindergarten in conjunction with the Chinese principal
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in the Kindergarten
Recognise and take considered action in such situations
Use trust and understanding to make considered judgments
Follow agreed policy guidelines
Carry out observations and assessment of teaching staff
Ensure planning is in place and review long term Teaching and Learning Plans
Translate policy into practice
Ensure the well being of children through effective pastoral systems in conjunction with Chinese principal
To ensure that all polices are implemented by all staff
To contribute directly to Learning and Teaching when appropriate to do so
Monitor the quality of teaching on a regular basis
Ensure the curriculum is followed throughout the Kindergarten by all staff
Chair regular staff meetings
Oversee parent teacher meetings and other events where there is interface with the community
Be aware of issues to do with budgets, recruitment and other resource management practices
Be responsible for a system of performance management for all staff in the Kindergarten and use data for a cycle of continuous improvement and staff development
Lead staff meetings and other professional development activities



Please contact me on stevenwangpl@hotmail.com if you interest in this position.


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